University of Glasgow Recruitment 2026 – Research Associate/Fellow | James Watt School of Engineering | Centre for Responsible Electronics (REACT), UK
Organization
University of Glasgow
Duration
18 months (1.5 years), full-time (35 hours/week), fixed-term contract.
Fellowship Amount
Grade 7/8 Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 7) or £50,253 – £58,225 per annum (Grade 8), depending on qualifications and experience.
Overview
About University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is one of the United Kingdom's leading research-intensive universities, recognized internationally for excellence in engineering, science, medicine, and innovation. Through its Centre for Responsible Electronics (REACT), the university is advancing sustainable electronic technologies that reduce environmental impact while strengthening collaborations between academia and industry. University of Glasgow
Position Overview
The Research Associate/Fellow will play a leading role in designing sustainable electronic systems and developing collaborative research initiatives with industrial partners. The project emphasizes responsible electronics manufacturing, circular design principles, environmental sustainability, and innovation.
Researchers will contribute to demonstrator development, academic publications, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary engineering projects while working alongside experts in electronics, manufacturing, materials, sensors, and energy-efficient system design. University of Glasgow Jobs
Research Areas
The position focuses on one or more of the following areas:
- Sustainable Electronics
- Circular Design of Electronics
- Design for Sustainability
- Modular Electronic Systems
- Electronics Reliability
- Remaining Useful Life Assessment
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Environmental Sensors
- Circular Economy Technologies
- Electronic System Design University of Glasgow Jobs
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research.
- Design sustainable electronic systems and demonstrators.
- Develop modular and environmentally friendly electronic solutions.
- Perform Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies.
- Collaborate with industrial partners on R&D projects.
- Publish research papers in high-impact journals.
- Present research at national and international conferences.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Contribute to research funding proposals.
- Support innovation, commercialization, and intellectual property generation.
- Participate in teaching and departmental academic activities.
- Maintain research records, technical reports, and project documentation. University of Glasgow Jobs
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should possess:
- Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in:
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Sustainable Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Related Engineering disciplines
Candidates should also demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of sustainable systems design.
- Experience with research methodologies and engineering tools.
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience working with industry partners is desirable. University of Glasgow Jobs
Preferred Technical Skills
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Circular Economy
- Design for Sustainability
- Modular Electronics
- Electronics Reliability
- PCB Design
- Environmental Sensors
- Python
- MATLAB
- C/C++
- Data Analysis
- Hardware Prototyping
- Additive Manufacturing
- Machine Learning
- Carbon Footprint Assessment University of Glasgow Jobs
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Salary:
- Grade 7: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum
- Grade 8: £50,253 – £58,225 per annum
- University pension scheme.
- 41 days annual leave.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Free 6-month University Sport membership.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- International research collaborations.
- Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility).
- Opportunity to generate intellectual property and industrial impact. University of Glasgow Jobs
Job Details
- Organization: University of Glasgow
- College: College of Science & Engineering
- School: James Watt School of Engineering
- Research Centre: Centre for Responsible Electronics (REACT)
- Position: Research Associate/Fellow
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term (18 Months)
- Job Type: Research & Teaching
- Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Working Hours: 35 Hours per Week
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Financial Support
Fellowship Amount: Grade 7/8 Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 7) or £50,253 – £58,225 per annum (Grade 8), depending on qualifications and experience.
Eligibility Criteria
• Strong knowledge of sustainable electronics, circular economy, or related engineering fields.
• Experience in research, industry collaboration, and project development.
• Skills in areas such as Life Cycle Assessment, Design for Sustainability, Modular Design, Electronics Reliability, PCB Design, or related technologies.
• Good communication, teamwork, research publication record, and ability to contribute to teaching and supervision.
• Applicants requiring a UK Skilled Worker Visa must meet the visa eligibility requirements.
Important Dates
| 0 | Application Opens: 7 September 2026 |
| 1 | Application Deadline: 5 October 2026 |
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